[Stoves] thermo-mechanical stove automation?

[lannych at bellsouth.net]

Yes I once built a bimetal controlled  damper in an exhaust outlet.
The bimetal material is easy to work with. You can weld it, roll it, form it.
I have one strip about 1" wide and enough for a coil, I will donate to you if you want to experiment. I do not have the specifications of the material  but you could still get a feel for how it works.
Also I am retiring ad plan to bring some of my designs to market.
Lanny Henson


> On Jan 28, 2015, at 6:52 PM, David Young <dyoung at pobox.com> wrote:
> 
> Has anybody looked at thermo-mechanical actuation of biomass stoves,
> especially TLUDs?  I.e., using the contraction/expansion of metals due
> to the heating/cooling of the stove to adjust air supplies, adapt to
> combustion conditions and stages, et cetera?
> 
> Dave
> 
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> David Young
> dyoung at pobox.com    Urbana, IL    (217) 721-9981
> 
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